Anonymous police tips

If you can see something, now you can say something and keep your identity a secret. Holden Police accept anonymous tips from residents via text message.

To report a non-urgent crime, text 274637 (it spells crimes), then type HPDTIPS, followed by a space and your message. Police will be able to contact you via your cell phone, but because the phone number is encrypted, the department will not know the caller’s identity. Texters may want to report vandalism, information about drug dealing or offer information on an old crime.

Using the texting service, the tipster’s identity is always protected.